Aug 4, 2009 | Industry News
The QuarkXPress 8.1 updater, which is now available for free download from the Quark website to existing QuarkXPress 8 users, significantly improves PDF output capabilities. It introduces a ‘Native Transparency’ mode for creating PDFs which can offer designers faster and more flexible PDF output support and provide greater control over their workflow process.
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Epson has cut the price of its 64in Stylus Pro 11880 and Stylus Pro GS6000 printers. The new RRP for the Stylus Pro 11880 is ?8,995 (was ?9,995) and the Stylus Pro GS6000 is now ?18,995 (was ?22,995). Up until 31 December Epson is also offering a half price warranty on the Stylus Pro GS6000. The offer extends the standard one-year warranty to three years for ?3,600. As well as receiving a set of printheads per year, users will benefit from an annual health check, where an engineer will visit the site to check over the machine and make any relevant adjustments and perform any necessary maintenance.
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HP has confirmed that it will launch a large-format printer “that will drive change in the industry and allow PSPs to differentiate themselves” at Viscom in Dusseldorf. The company would not disclose further information, but the machine will be on its stand at the show, which runs from 1 – 3 October.
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In it’s Sustainability Report 2009 Epson shows that it has made a significant reduction in the impact it’s making on the environment during its financial year to March 2009.
Read MoreAug 2, 2009 | Industry News
Dalim Software’s new Dialogue ES automated professional production workflow software is the first application to utilise the ‘ES’ architecture that makes the tools accessible using a standard web browser. Integrating with any third-party workflow this makes it a useful online softproofing and approval package.
Read MoreWhere?
Hall 6, NEC, Birmingham
Cost?
Free to members of the sign making and digital print trade.
What is it?
Running for more than 35 years, Sign & Digital UK is a central part of the industry’s calendar, providing an annual launch pad for all that is new, and an economic stimulus for the industry. The show gives the opportunity to meet in person, see and compare equipment and kit from the major industry suppliers, and the chance to source new suppliers and gather new ideas to enhance and drive your business forward.
Where?
National Conference Centre, Birmingham.
Cost?
An individual ticket is £289, whereas a table of 10 is £2,800.
What is it?
The Sign Industry Awards, presented by Sign Update and Sign & Digital UK, celebrate excellence in the visual communications sector by honouring past achievements, present innovations, and future advancements. These awards recognise outstanding suppliers, sign makers, and individual traders in sign making, digital printing, and visual communications. With over 35 years of industry service, SDUK and Sign Update ensure that everyone in the industry has a voice, highlighting and rewarding the best in the field.
